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Wallace & Gromit: Cracking Crochet
Create 12 Iconic Characters in Amigurumi
Series: Aardman
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See moreCrack on with your crochet to create Aardman Animations' beloved duo, Wallace & Gromit, and their friends and foes!
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Take up your hook and with the expert guidance of crochet and amigurumi expert Sarah-Jane Hicks, recreate the wonderful world of Aardman Animations' beloved twosome, Wallace & Gromit: Cracking Crochet!
Taking inspiration from the short films A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death, you can crochet eight of the key characters from these ripping yarns and 'props' including the Cooker and Rocket from A Grand Day Out, plus sheep from A Close Shave, but also the characters' accessories and costumes.
These include: Gromit's raincoat and sou'wester from The Wrong Trousers, Shaun the Sheep's trademark woolly jumper (from A Close Shave), and master criminal Feathers McGraw's 'cunning disguise'...
Sarah-Jane Hicks introduces the key crochet techniques required to make up the characters, then features the patterns required with images of the finished works, all enhanced with stills from the films they appear in.
Featured characters include: Wallace, Gromit, Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Wendolene Ramsbottom, Piella Bakewell, Preston the cyberdog and Fluffles the poodle.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Wallace & Gromit: Cracking Crochet by Aardman and Sarah-Jane Hicks is highly praised for its appeal to both fans of the iconic animated series and crochet enthusiasts. Reviewers highlight the book's detailed, step-by-step instructions for creating 12 characters and accessories, complemented by vibrant photos, making it both informative and visually engaging. The book is described as a delight for both newcomers and experienced crocheters eager to recreate beloved characters like Wallace, Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781800921535
Publisher: Search Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Illustration: 500 Illustrations, color; 500 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 204.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Sarah-Jane Hicks has always enjoyed crochet and crafting in her spare time. She was taught to crochet as a child by her mum and grandmother. Previously she worked as a tax adviser and is now a freelance crochet designer. She has had patterns published in various popular craft and crochet magazines, and has over 76K followers on her Instagram account: @flo_and_dot Sarah-Jane lives in Norfolk in the UK. Her first book for Search Press, Amigurumi Christmas, has sold over 17.5k copies since publication in 2020; Sarah-Jane's most recent title, All-New Twenty to Make Animal Granny Squares, was published in 2022 and has already sold over 4,200 copies. --- For over 40 years, Aardman has entertained and charmed the world, creating much loved characters and bringing unforgettable stories to life. Peter Lord and David Sproxton began their animating partnership at school. In 1972 they registered the name Aardman Animations. After graduating, they moved to Bristol in 1976 where they produced their first professional production, creating Morph for the children's programme Take Hart. Aardman is proudly based in Bristol, UK, a city with a rich creative culture.
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